Iconic Brands Quiz 2011-08-03 12:00:03

Do You Know These Iconic Styles?

Your fashion prowess is measured in many ways: your style, your knowledge of current events and trends, and lastly, your expertise in fashion history. You may recognize an iconic item, but do you know its name, designer, or origin? Along those lines, we're testing you on some of the industry's most notable heritage brands — think iconic shoes, jewelry, and clothing that have helped define style over the years. Think you've got what it takes? Take the quiz and find out!

Which French label is behind this luxe logo tote?

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Which French label is behind this luxe logo tote?

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Established in 1853 by François Goyard, Goyard is a French luggage label, famous for its logo, which represents three chevrons juxtaposed to form a Y, as well as three centuries of the brand's family history.

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Established in 1853 by François Goyard, Goyard is a French luggage label, famous for its logo, which represents three chevrons juxtaposed to form a Y, as well as three centuries of the brand's family history.

These iconic shades were born in 1952, and recently experienced a resurgence — what are they called?

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These iconic shades were born in 1952, and recently experienced a resurgence — what are they called?

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Ray-Ban first manufactured its iconic Wayfarers in 1952, when they first took advantage of new plastic molding technology, and helped start the transition between metal and plastic eyewear.

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Ray-Ban first manufactured its iconic Wayfarers in 1952, when they first took advantage of new plastic molding technology, and helped start the transition between metal and plastic eyewear.

Which label is behind this iconic striped tee?

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Which label is behind this iconic striped tee?

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The French label Saint James is responsible for popularizing the stripe tee, first as a fisherman's sweater in the late 1800s.

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The French label Saint James is responsible for popularizing the stripe tee, first as a fisherman's sweater in the late 1800s.

Which label is behind this iconic jacket, now worn by the likes of Alexa Chung?

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Which label is behind this iconic jacket, now worn by the likes of Alexa Chung?

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Barbour, or J. Barbour & Sons Ltd, was founded in 1894 by John Barbour, and specialized in outdoor clothing. Now the label is synonymous with these mainstay wax-cotton jackets, made in Britain.

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Barbour, or J. Barbour & Sons Ltd, was founded in 1894 by John Barbour, and specialized in outdoor clothing. Now the label is synonymous with these mainstay wax-cotton jackets, made in Britain.

First produced and marketed as a basketball shoe in 1917, these canvas sneakers are synonymous with what brand?

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First produced and marketed as a basketball shoe in 1917, these canvas sneakers are synonymous with what brand?

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Converse's Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers were first made in 1917 for basketball player Chuck Taylor, who popularized the shoe as its spokesman in the 1920s.

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Converse's Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers were first made in 1917 for basketball player Chuck Taylor, who popularized the shoe as its spokesman in the 1920s.

These iconic platforms are called?

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These iconic platforms are called?

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These YSL Tribute platforms have become synonymous with the Yves Saint Laurent label.

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These YSL Tribute platforms have become synonymous with the Yves Saint Laurent label.

These iconic waterproof boots were first sold to hunters in Maine in the early 1900s; what is their official name?

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These iconic waterproof boots were first sold to hunters in Maine in the early 1900s; what is their official name?

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First developed and manufactured by Leon Leonwood Bean, these "Bean Boots" would go on to become a signature of the L.L. Bean store.

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First developed and manufactured by Leon Leonwood Bean, these "Bean Boots" would go on to become a signature of the L.L. Bean store.

Who makes this famed piece of jewelry?

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Who makes this famed piece of jewelry?

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Cartier is behind the Love bracelet, first designed in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo.

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Cartier is behind the Love bracelet, first designed in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo.

Which company is responsible for popularizing these boots in the 1980s?

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Which company is responsible for popularizing these boots in the 1980s?

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The traditional British company Dr. Marten first produced its popular 1460 boot style in 1960, which went on to become the punk footwear of choice in the '80s.

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The traditional British company Dr. Marten first produced its popular 1460 boot style in 1960, which went on to become the punk footwear of choice in the '80s.

This popular Open Heart Tiffany pendant was designed by . . .

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This popular Open Heart Tiffany pendant was designed by . . .

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Elsa Peretti's iconic designs for Tiffany have included the iconic Open Heart Pendant, the Bean Pendant, and the Eternal Circle.

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Elsa Peretti's iconic designs for Tiffany have included the iconic Open Heart Pendant, the Bean Pendant, and the Eternal Circle.

Do You Know These Iconic Styles?

Not quite — looks like you could use a refresher on your iconic labels.